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About Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Number of accommodations: 11
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (110)
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Campground is a lovely and clean site, offering beautiful views of the river and great access to hiking trails. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, lack of cell service, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and bear-proof food storage. While some experienced issues with campsite reservations and noted limited parking, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a quiet, nature-filled getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Rock Creek Campground is a lovely and clean site, offering beautiful views of the river and great access to hiking trails. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, lack of cell service, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and bear-proof food storage. While some experienced issues with campsite reservations and noted limited parking, the overall experience is highly recommended for those seeking a quiet, nature-filled getaway.
Review Summary
John M
April 21, 2021
Campground was very clean and well kept. There's a trailhead and river access. This is an alternate take out for Nemo. Get your reservation before you arrive as there is very spotty cell service.
Jameson C
April 3, 2021
Na
Jeff S
March 31, 2021
Great spot, sites were tight but thankfully it was quiet!
brandon h
March 23, 2021
I’ll cut some slack because of the pandemic year. This campground is small and nice. Right on the river. Only issues were the all night every night local derby around the campground with radios up. And no ranger came by at all to confirm reservations and a few of the people I spoke to said they just camped for free. None of this is a big deal to me but some people may lose their minds with all the lawlessness. Oh yeah and the worst by far was that because no one checked in on the facility for the week we were there, there was no toilet paper the entire time we were there. Again not the end of the world bc we were prepared but I saw too many people go in to poo only to scream for help (toilet paper) or worse come out with one less garment than they went in with
McKenzie P
March 14, 2021
Wonderful, beautiful campsite
John S
March 13, 2021
It’s a small campground with just a few sites, and the sites are spaced well enough that it doesn’t feel crowded even when full. The river is beautiful and some of the campsites abut it. The vault toilet is one of the cleaner I’ve seen. Parking is a bit tight in certain areas in a full size truck but it’s manageable.
Jordan D
March 10, 2021
Amazing views of the river and nice sites to stay at. Tent pad was nice and overall campground was in great condition. Not too many sites which makes it much more relaxing than some larger campgrounds. The only thing to be aware of is that the road that takes you from the main road to the paved road in the campground is unpaved. Not sure why they just didn't finish the job but it is a very bumpy ride so be prepared for that. I passed with a Chevy Cruze but I wouldn't recommend anything less than that.
Dado D
February 18, 2021
There is a lot of trash in the park like a ridiculous amount you need to do something about that before you do anything else
Bill R
January 20, 2021
Quiet, right on the river and very clean!
Kate H
January 10, 2021
A decent campground close to the river and accessible to lots of what the Obed offers. It can feel crowded as the sites are pretty close together. Each site has a fire ring, bear box, and picnic table. A good launching-point campsite if you plan to take advantage of other Obed activities (climbing, rafting, hiking, etc)
Location Rock Creek Campground (TN)
Address:
Po Box 429
Wartburg, TN, 37887
United States
From the East: Take State Route 62 West, then veer to the right onto State Route 27. Make a left onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
From the West: Take State Route 62 East, then make a right onto State Route 27 South. Make a right onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
From the North: Follow State Route 27 South into Wartburg. Make a right onto Kingston Street, and follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
From the South: Follow State Route 27 North into Wartburg. Make a left onto Kingston Street, then follow the brown Obed road signs to the visitor center on North Maiden Street. To continue on to the campground, stay on North Maiden Street until reaching an intersection. Stay straight on North Maiden Street crossing Main Street/Old Hwy 27 until you reach Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street and continue on to the sharp left-handed curve where the road becomes Catoosa Road. Stay on Catoosa Road for approximately 5.5 miles until reaching the entrance of the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.0702 / -84.6633
Elevation: 292 feet
Policies & Rules
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Black bears and other wildlife frequent this campground. Please keep in mind that “food” to a bear includes any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may consist of items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, horse feed, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. All these items must be stored properly.
Following these guidelines will keep you from getting your property confiscated from your campsite.
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This campground is site-specific. Please occupy the site you reserved. If you need to move to another site, please modify your reservation through the Recreation.gov site or call 1-877-444-6777. |
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No alcohol permitted. |
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All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only. |
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Please bring your own drinking water. |
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Any group larger than 25 persons wishing to participate in any activity in the park in which members of the group will depart from an established road and/or parking area must first obtain a permit for such activity. More information can be found online at www.nps.gov/obed/planyourvisit/special-use-permits.htm. |
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Please be advised that an approved Permit or Authorization by the superintendent is required before providing business services within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This includes services such as RV or tent delivery and setup, firewood sales and delivery, shuttle and transportation services, guided hikes, guided floats, and similar activities. To apply for a permit, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/biso and navigate to the "Doing Business With the Park" section. There you will find application forms, instructions, and contact information. |
